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(Fwd) IICD launches its new website on ICTs for development -
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IICD launches its new website on ICTs for development
Today, 25 January 2001, the International Institute for Communication
and Development (IICD) officially launches its new website
(http://www.iicd.org/). It provides valuable information on all its
activities in the area of ICT for development purposes. The revamped
website keeps visitors posted on all interesting developments in a
more transparent and user-friendly way.
The website has a new design and improved navigation structure,
starting with the homepage that offers a clear overview of IICD's core
activities, including links to the Global Teenager project and the ICT
Stories pages. Next to general information on IICD, the website
provides easy access to recent information on so-called Country
Programmes. IICD's approach to ICT for Development, in which the
institute acts as a catalyst, is based on an integrated three-prong
strategy - a Country Programme. The facilitation of an ICT Roundtable
Process constitutes the flagship of the Country Programme since it
articulates the demand for ICT applications in developing countries.
Local capacity development programmes support all emerging skills
needs. Our advisory service caters to the information needs of
in-country partners. In addition, best practices and lessons learned,
emerging from each Country Programme, are disseminated to a broad
public via web-based Information Services. Partnering is the
connecting link between IICD's activities and resources that deepen
the quality of such activities. The main sections of the website
reflect these focal areas, while at the same time providing easy
access to all recent news on IICD and its partners' activities via the
'Latest Developments' section.
A Service Centre was created by Evident, the website-hosting
organisation, to allow IICD and its partners to easily update all
information on the site.
IICD
The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
assists developing countries to utilise the opportunities offered by
information and communication technologies (ICTs) to realise
sustainable development. It focuses on good governance, environment,
health care, education and socio-economic opportunities, such as
e-commerce.
Local ownership is the major spearhead in implementing the institute's
strategy. IICD's role is to act as a facilitator and an independent
broker in knowledge, partnering and funding. Focus countries are to
date Burkina Faso, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Mali, Uganda, Jamaica and
Bolivia.
More information
For additional information, please visit our website
(http://www.iicd.org/)
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